Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM)

Editor(s): R.R. Krishnamurthy¹, Bruce C. Glavovic², Andreas Kannen³, David R. Green⁴, AL. Ramanathan⁵,
Zengcui Han⁶, Stefano Tinti⁷ and Tundi Agardy^8
1Department of Applied Geology, Centre for Ocean and Coastal Studies, University of Madras, Chennai, India
²Resource and Environmental Planning Programme, Massey University, New Zealand
³GKSS Research Centre, Germany
⁴Department of Geography and Environment, School of GeoSciences, University of Aberdeen, UK
⁵School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
⁶Zhejiang Institute of Hydraulics and Estuary, Hangzhou, P.R. China
⁷Geophysics, University of Bologna, Italy and
⁸Sound Seas, USA

Click to Close Larger Image	ISBN: 978-981-05-8948-6 (Hardbound)                                                                     Pages: 800 pp(96 Color Figures) Year: 2008                                                                                                                Table of Contents Price: US$226 / €161

This book presents diverse case studies from around the World, including many Asian countries, Africa, North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Island Nations, and elsewhere. The book's 39 chapters are organized according to seven interrelated themes including global to local scales of ICZM, human dimensions and social, physical and biological aspects, and key closely linked topics ranging from biodiversity conservation to hazards and risk management, the impact of climate change, and the application of remote sensing and geospatial technologies. The outcome of this compilation is to synthesize recent case study experiences, highlighting the changing global scenario of ICZM, the high demand for coastal resources, current lack of governance, and the need to import and export both techniques and expertise, including the importance of protecting more vulnerable coastal sites from natural calamities. Ultimately, this book provides a means to help address and solve the complexity that exists between coastal systems and anthropogenic activities.

The book will be of major interest to all those interested in building more effective coastal management systems and institutions, including coastal managers, scientists, planners, academics, teachers, young researchers, and graduate students.

Topics Covered

• ICZM – Global to Local Scales
• Human Dimensions in ICZM
• Coastal Erosion, Protection, and Development
• Special Areas and Species in the Coastal Zone
• Natural Hazards and Disasters in the Coastal Zone
• Climate Change Impacts and ICZM
• Tools for Data Gathering and Analysis in ICZM

The UN IPCC, Nobel Peace Prize 2007, states:

"Assessments of adaptation strategies for coastal zones have shifted emphasis away from hard protection structures of shorelines (e.g., seawalls, groins) toward soft protection measures (e.g., beach nourishment), managed retreat, and enhanced resilience of biophysical and socioeconomic systems in coastal regions. Adaptation options for coastal and marine management are most effective when incorporated with policies in other areas, such as disaster mitigation plans and land-use plans."

― Excerpt from the 'SUMMARY FOR POLICYMAKERS, CLIMATE CHANGE 2001:IMPACTS, ADAPTATION, AND VULNERABILITY', A Report of Working Group II of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, (IPCC).

Key Advantage/Highlights

The modern natural disaster Sumatra earthquake and the Indian Ocean tsunami have made a lot of impact not only on the coastal environment but also on the stakeholder’s perception on mitigation and management of coastal hazards. This disaster has made many coastal managers / scientists to realize the importance of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) not only to manage the resources through community participation but also to take efforts in preparedness for this kind of disasters. Hence an international team of eight coastal zone management scientists in China, Germany, India, Italy, New Zealand, UK, and USA have taken up the task of compiling a world class updated reference book on "Integrated Coastal Zone Management - The Global Challenge", which could be extensively used for education, training and capacity building activities throughout the world.

Readership: The book will be of major interest to all those interested in building more effective coastal management systems and institutions, including coastal managers, scientists, planners, academics, teachers, young researchers, and graduate students.